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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.48 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.48 and 150.34 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.48 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.48 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.48 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 48,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631.98/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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