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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.21, 356.84 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.21, 356.84 and 147.09 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.21 : 356.84 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.21/356.84 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.21x = 356.84 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.21x = 52,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487.60/238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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