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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 356.84 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 356.84 and 141.05 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 356.84 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/356.84 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 356.84 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 50,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,329.79/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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