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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 358.02 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 358.02 and 147.51 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 358.02 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/358.02 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 358.02 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 52,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,811.53/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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