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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.46 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.46 and 136.22 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.46 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.46 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.46 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 48,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829.42/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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