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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.98 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.98 and 146.85 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.98 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.98 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.98 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 52,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,569.36/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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