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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.43 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.43 and 151.63 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.43 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.43 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.43 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 49,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041.69/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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