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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 323.46 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 323.46 and 201.15 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 323.46 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/323.46 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 323.46 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 65,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063.98/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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