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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.06 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.06 and 147.56 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.06 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.06 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.06 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 47,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816.67/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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