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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.24 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.24 and 141.46 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.24 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.24 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.24 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 50,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676.63/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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