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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 323.49 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 323.49 and 155.89 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 323.49 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/323.49 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 323.49 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 50,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.86/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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