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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 324.12 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 324.12 and 147.53 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 324.12 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/324.12 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 324.12 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 47,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,817.42/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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