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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 322.89 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 322.89 and 155.39 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 322.89 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/322.89 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 322.89 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 50,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.50/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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