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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.84 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.84 and 147.24 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.84 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.84 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.84 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 52,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,688.36/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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