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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 357.42 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 357.42 and 145.97 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 357.42 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/357.42 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 357.42 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 52,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172.29/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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