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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 357.18 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 357.18 and 146.95 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 357.18 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/357.18 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 357.18 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 52,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487.60/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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