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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.65 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.65 and 147.35 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.65 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.65 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.65 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 47,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689.83/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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