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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 357.68 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 357.68 and 146.97 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 357.68 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/357.68 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 357.68 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 52,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,568.60/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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