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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 328.59 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 328.59 and 144.83 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 328.59 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/328.59 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 328.59 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 47,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,588.05/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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