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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 323.37 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 323.37 and 155.62 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 323.37 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/323.37 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 323.37 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 50,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322.84/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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