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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.01 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.01 and 150.12 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.01 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.01 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.01 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 48,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,490.26/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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