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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 323.48 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 323.48 and 147.28 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 323.48 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/323.48 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 323.48 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 47,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642.13/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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