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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.78 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.78 and 144.96 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.78 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.78 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.78 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 47,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659.95/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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