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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.77 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.77 and 151.03 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.77 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.77 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.77 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 48,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747.95/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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