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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 323.39 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 323.39 and 141.11 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 323.39 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/323.39 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 323.39 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 45,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631.24/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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