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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 323.49 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 323.49 and 175.38 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 323.49 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/323.49 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 323.49 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 56,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734.94/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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