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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.22 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.22 and 199.40 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.22 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.22 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.22 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 64,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450.07/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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