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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 356.97 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 356.97 and 146.40 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 356.97 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/356.97 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 356.97 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 52,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260.41/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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