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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 328.68 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 328.68 and 144.94 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 328.68 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/328.68 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 328.68 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 47,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.88/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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