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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 357.13 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 357.13 and 147.39 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 357.13 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/357.13 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 357.13 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 52,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637.39/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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