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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.73 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.73 and 146.58 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.73 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.73 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.73 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 52,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,289.48/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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