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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.28 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.28 and 146.96 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.28 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.28 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.28 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 47,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,509.23/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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