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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.11 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.11 and 146.84 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.11 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.11 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.11 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 52,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438.07/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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