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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.80 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.80 and 155.18 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.80 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.80 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.80 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 50,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092.10/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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