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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.22 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.22 and 145.74 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.22 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.22 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.22 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 47,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107.54/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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