238 (number)

238 (two hundred thirty-eight) is the natural number following 237 and preceding 239.

Mathematics

• It is an even number.
• It is a composite number. Its proper divisors are 1, 2, 7, 14, 17, 34, 119.
• Its prime factorization is 2 × 7 × 17.
• 238 is a sphenic number, as it is the product of three distinct primes.
• It is the sum of four consecutive prime numbers: 53 + 59 + 61 + 67 = 238

Other Fields

• 238 is sometimes associated with file format magic numbers or other digital identifiers, though not as widely recognized as other numbers.
• It can appear as a highway number in various jurisdictions. For example, State Route 238.
• It might be a bus route number in certain cities.
• It may represent a specific type of product or model number for various manufactured goods.