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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.15 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.15 and 141.24 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.15 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.15 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.15 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 50,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585.11/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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