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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 357.93 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 357.93 and 147.45 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 357.93 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/357.93 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 357.93 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 52,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,776.78/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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