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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 323.96 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 323.96 and 147.34 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 323.96 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/323.96 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 323.96 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 47,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732.27/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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