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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.62 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.62 and 140.81 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.62 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.62 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.62 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 50,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.98/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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