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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 323.47 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 323.47 and 155.81 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 323.47 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/323.47 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 323.47 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 50,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,399.97/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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