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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 323.38 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 323.38 and 175.58 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 323.38 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/323.38 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 323.38 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 56,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779.06/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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