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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 357.96 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 357.96 and 147.54 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 357.96 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/357.96 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 357.96 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 52,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813.42/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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