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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 323.01 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 323.01 and 155.35 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 323.01 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/323.01 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 323.01 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 50,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178.21/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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