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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 329.68 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 329.68 and 145.65 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 329.68 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/329.68 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 329.68 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 48,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017.89/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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