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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.01 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.01 and 146.79 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.01 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.01 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.01 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 47,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,414.64/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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