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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.28 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.28 and 151.45 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.28 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.28 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.28 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 48,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959.95/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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