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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.42 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.42 and 146.97 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.42 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.42 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.42 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 47,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.04/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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