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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.42 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.42 and 147.06 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.42 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.42 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.42 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 47,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561.41/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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