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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 357.66 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 357.66 and 142.28 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 357.66 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/357.66 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 357.66 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 50,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887.86/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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