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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 323.11 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 323.11 and 155.46 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 323.11 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/323.11 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 323.11 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 50,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229.10/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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