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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.33 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.33 and 151.27 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.33 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.33 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.33 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 48,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,908.56/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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