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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 358.35 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 358.35 and 147.48 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 358.35 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/358.35 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 358.35 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 52,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849.46/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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