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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 323.22 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 323.22 and 146.88 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 323.22 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/323.22 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 323.22 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 47,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.55/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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