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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 356.96 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 356.96 and 146.93 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 356.96 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/356.96 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 356.96 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 52,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445.61/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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