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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 358.05 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 358.05 and 145.88 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 358.05 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/358.05 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 358.05 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 52,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230.20/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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