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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.28 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.28 and 145.80 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.28 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.28 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.28 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 47,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134.22/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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