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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 323.04 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 323.04 and 199.28 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 323.04 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/323.04 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 323.04 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 64,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375.41/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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