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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 322.90 and 145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 322.90 and 145.66 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 322.90 = 145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/322.90 = 145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 322.90 × 145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 47,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.61/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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