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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 322.91 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 322.91 and 151.18 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 322.91 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/322.91 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 322.91 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 48,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.53/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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