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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 328.49 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 328.49 and 143.55 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 328.49 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/328.49 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 328.49 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 47,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154.02/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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