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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 357.66 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 357.66 and 147.40 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 357.66 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/357.66 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 357.66 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 52,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,719.08/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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