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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 323.19 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 323.19 and 145.69 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 323.19 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/323.19 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 323.19 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 47,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084.74/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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