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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 323.17 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 323.17 and 151.36 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 323.17 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/323.17 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 323.17 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 48,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915.01/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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