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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.36 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.36 and 199.68 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.36 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.36 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.36 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 64,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,568.52/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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