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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.45 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.45 and 151.44 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.45 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.45 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.45 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 48,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,980.89/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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