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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 328.99 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 328.99 and 145.15 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 328.99 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/328.99 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 328.99 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 47,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,752.90/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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