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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.16 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.16 and 146.59 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.16 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.16 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.16 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 52,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.57/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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