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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.92 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.92 and 147.63 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.92 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.92 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.92 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 52,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839.73/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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