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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 329.32 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 329.32 and 145.39 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 329.32 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/329.32 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 329.32 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 47,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,879.83/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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