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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 357.27 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 357.27 and 146.80 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 357.27 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/357.27 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 357.27 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 52,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447.24/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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