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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.41 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.41 and 145.44 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.41 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.41 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.41 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 47,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.83/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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