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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.36 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.36 and 141.15 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.36 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.36 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.36 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 45,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642.62/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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