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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 323.19 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 323.19 and 151.34 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 323.19 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/323.19 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 323.19 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 48,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.96/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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