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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 323.12 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 323.12 and 146.86 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 323.12 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/323.12 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 323.12 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 47,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.40/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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