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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.12 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.12 and 146.84 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.12 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.12 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.12 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 47,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.94/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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