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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.37 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.37 and 145.81 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.37 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.37 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.37 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 47,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151.03/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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