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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.88 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.88 and 145.53 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.88 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.88 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.88 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 46,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.73/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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