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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 323.12 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 323.12 and 151.26 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 323.12 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/323.12 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 323.12 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 48,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875.13/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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