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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 328.67 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 328.67 and 144.94 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 328.67 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/328.67 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 328.67 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 47,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635.06/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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