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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.53 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.53 and 147.21 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.53 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.53 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.53 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 52,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779.20/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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