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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.14 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.14 and 150.23 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.14 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.14 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.14 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 48,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545.32/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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