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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.99 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.99 and 155.45 is: 214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.99 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.99 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.99 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 50,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.21/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.56

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