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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.32 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.32 and 151.36 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.32 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.32 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.32 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 48,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.28/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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