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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 324.29 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 324.29 and 147.63 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 324.29 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/324.29 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 324.29 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 47,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,874.93/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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