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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.27 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.27 and 147.66 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.27 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.27 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.27 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 47,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.71/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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