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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 323.22 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 323.22 and 151.42 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 323.22 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/323.22 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 323.22 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 48,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941.97/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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