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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.27 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.27 and 147.57 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.27 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.27 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.27 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 52,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869.90/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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