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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 323.55 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 323.55 and 147.16 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 323.55 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/323.55 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 323.55 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 47,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612.81/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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