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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.79 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.79 and 145.41 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.79 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.79 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.79 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 46,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.17/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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