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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.26 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.26 and 145.39 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.26 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.26 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.26 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 47,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871.33/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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