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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 324.15 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 324.15 and 147.61 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 324.15 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/324.15 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 324.15 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 47,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846.16/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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