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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 322.86 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 322.86 and 151.06 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 322.86 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/322.86 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 322.86 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 48,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,771.23/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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