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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 323.43 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 323.43 and 199.95 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 323.43 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/323.43 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 323.43 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 64,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669.83/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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