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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 357.39 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 357.39 and 147.14 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 357.39 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/357.39 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 357.39 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 52,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,586.36/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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