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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 324.22 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 324.22 and 141.70 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 324.22 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/324.22 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 324.22 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 45,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941.97/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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