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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 323.94 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 323.94 and 195.40 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 323.94 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/323.94 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 323.94 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 63,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,297.88/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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