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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 323.08 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 323.08 and 145.65 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 323.08 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/323.08 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 323.08 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 47,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,056.24/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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