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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.49 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.49 and 141.37 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.49 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.49 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.49 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 50,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.73/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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