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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 357.06 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 357.06 and 147.34 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 357.06 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/357.06 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 357.06 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 52,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,609.22/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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