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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.11 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.11 and 145.21 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.11 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.11 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.11 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 47,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788.88/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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