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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.24 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.24 and 147.63 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.24 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.24 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.24 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 47,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867.55/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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