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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.20 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.20 and 175.80 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.20 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.20 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.20 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 56,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,642.76/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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