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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.21 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.21 and 145.36 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.21 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.21 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.21 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 47,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854.20/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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