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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 357.91 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 357.91 and 147.09 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 357.91 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/357.91 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 357.91 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 52,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642.46/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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