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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 329.55 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 329.55 and 145.56 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 329.55 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/329.55 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 329.55 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 47,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,969.30/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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