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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 322.78 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 322.78 and 151.16 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 322.78 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/322.78 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 322.78 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 48,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,789.29/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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