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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 323.22 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 323.22 and 151.50 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 323.22 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/323.22 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 323.22 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 48,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965.60/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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