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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.04 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.04 and 141.28 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.04 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.04 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.04 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 50,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,301.33/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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