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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.99 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.99 and 146.78 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.99 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.99 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.99 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 52,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,396.47/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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