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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.32 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.32 and 151.41 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.32 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.32 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.32 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 48,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.88/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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