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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.76 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.76 and 157.88 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.76 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.76 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.76 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 56,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641.03/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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