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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.13 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.13 and 145.63 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.13 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.13 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.13 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 47,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057.42/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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