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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 324.34 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 324.34 and 161.36 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 324.34 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/324.34 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 324.34 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 52,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.69/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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