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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 356.97 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 356.97 and 141.98 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 356.97 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/356.97 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 356.97 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 50,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682.60/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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