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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 356.81 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 356.81 and 146.97 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 356.81 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/356.81 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 356.81 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 52,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439.63/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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