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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.66 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.66 and 145.64 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.66 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.66 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.66 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 48,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011.68/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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