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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 357.42 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 357.42 and 146.91 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 357.42 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/357.42 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 357.42 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 52,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508.57/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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