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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.31 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.31 and 135.98 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.31 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.31 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.31 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 43,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962.08/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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