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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 323.37 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 323.37 and 147.15 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 323.37 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/323.37 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 323.37 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 47,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,583.90/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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