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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 323.94 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 323.94 and 147.41 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 323.94 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/323.94 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 323.94 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 47,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750.38/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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