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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.52 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.52 and 141.18 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.52 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.52 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.52 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 45,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674.55/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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