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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 323.03 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 323.03 and 155.36 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 323.03 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/323.03 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 323.03 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 50,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,187.14/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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