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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.24 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.24 and 146.86 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.24 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.24 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.24 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 52,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464.27/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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