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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 322.89 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 322.89 and 151.21 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 322.89 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/322.89 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 322.89 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 48,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824.20/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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