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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.72 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.72 and 147.30 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.72 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.72 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.72 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 47,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.34/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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