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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 323.53 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 323.53 and 145.91 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 323.53 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/323.53 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 323.53 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 47,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206.71/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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