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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.42 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.42 and 151.65 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.42 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.42 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.42 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 49,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045.88/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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