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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 324 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 324 and 195.03 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 324 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/324 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 324 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 63,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.72/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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