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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.08 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.08 and 146.75 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.08 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.08 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.08 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 52,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398.97/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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