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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 323.52 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 323.52 and 141.21 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 323.52 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/323.52 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 323.52 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 45,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.26/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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