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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 323.40 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 323.40 and 147.07 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 323.40 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/323.40 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 323.40 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 47,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562.44/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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