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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.98 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.98 and 145.08 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.98 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.98 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.98 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 47,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,728.42/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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