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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 357.90 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 357.90 and 147.84 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 357.90 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/357.90 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 357.90 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 52,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.94/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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