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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.18 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.18 and 145.44 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.18 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.18 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.18 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 48,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.82/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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