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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.74 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.74 and 147.36 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.74 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.74 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.74 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 52,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.93/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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