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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 322.83 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 322.83 and 151.26 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 322.83 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/322.83 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 322.83 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 48,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,828.90/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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