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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 323.59 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 323.59 and 151.47 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 323.59 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/323.59 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 323.59 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 49,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,013.80/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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