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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 329.08 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 329.08 and 145.18 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 329.08 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/329.08 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 329.08 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 47,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,775.83/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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