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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 328.48 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 328.48 and 144.76 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 328.48 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/328.48 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 328.48 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 47,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550.76/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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