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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.39 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.39 and 146.16 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.39 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.39 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.39 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 52,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,236.12/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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