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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 324.41 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 324.41 and 191.25 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 324.41 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/324.41 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 324.41 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 62,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042.46/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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