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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.80 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.80 and 147.06 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.80 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.80 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.80 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 52,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617.33/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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