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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.74 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.74 and 151.13 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.74 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.74 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.74 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 48,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775.70/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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