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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.84 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.84 and 145.73 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.84 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.84 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.84 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 48,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068.23/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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