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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 323.50 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 323.50 and 155.71 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 323.50 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/323.50 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 323.50 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 50,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372.19/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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