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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 323.98 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 323.98 and 147.48 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 323.98 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/323.98 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 323.98 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 47,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,780.20/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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