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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.34 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.34 and 147.13 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.34 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.34 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.34 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 47,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.01/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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