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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.29 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.29 and 145.76 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.29 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.29 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.29 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 47,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121.32/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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