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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 324.02 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 324.02 and 147.50 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 324.02 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/324.02 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 324.02 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 47,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792.95/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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