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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.32 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.32 and 175.95 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.32 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.32 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.32 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 56,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888.15/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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