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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 324.21 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 324.21 and 141.61 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 324.21 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/324.21 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 324.21 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 45,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,911.31/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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