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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.02 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.02 and 145.16 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.02 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.02 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.02 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 47,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,758.54/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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