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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 323.41 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 323.41 and 151.41 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 323.41 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/323.41 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 323.41 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 48,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965.13/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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