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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 324 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 324 and 141.52 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 324 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/324 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 324 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 45,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852.48/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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