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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 324.33 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 324.33 and 146.45 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 324.33 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/324.33 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 324.33 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 47,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,497.06/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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