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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.19 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.19 and 141.03 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.19 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.19 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.19 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 45,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,579.49/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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