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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.85, 324.10 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.85, 324.10 and 147.53 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.85 : 324.10 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.85/324.10 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.85x = 324.10 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.85x = 47,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812.85/234.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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