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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.82 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.82 and 146.16 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.82 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.82 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.82 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 47,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329.53/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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