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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 323.34 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 323.34 and 145.75 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 323.34 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/323.34 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 323.34 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 47,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126.81/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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