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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.95 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.95 and 155.53 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.95 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.95 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.95 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 50,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226.02/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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