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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 324.02 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 324.02 and 146.24 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 324.02 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/324.02 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 324.02 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 47,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384.06/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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