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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 329.24 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 329.24 and 145.31 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 329.24 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/329.24 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 329.24 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 47,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839.49/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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