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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.47 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.47 and 144.75 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.47 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.47 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.47 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 47,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.03/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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