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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 356.83 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 356.83 and 140.48 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 356.83 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/356.83 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 356.83 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 50,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129.08/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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