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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 358.43 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 358.43 and 147.52 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 358.43 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/358.43 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 358.43 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 52,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875.30/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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