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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.08 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.08 and 147.36 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.08 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.08 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.08 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 52,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766.67/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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