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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.43 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.43 and 145.40 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.43 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.43 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.43 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 47,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899.12/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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