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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324 and 147.48 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 47,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783.52/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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