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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 323.47 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 323.47 and 193.46 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 323.47 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/323.47 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 323.47 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 62,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,578.51/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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