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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.77 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.77 and 140.96 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.77 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.77 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.77 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 50,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.77/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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