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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 329.16 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 329.16 and 145.27 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 329.16 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/329.16 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 329.16 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 47,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818.03/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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