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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 358.05 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 358.05 and 141.12 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 358.05 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/358.05 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 358.05 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 50,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,528.02/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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