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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 323.54 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 323.54 and 151.56 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 323.54 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/323.54 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 323.54 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 49,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,034.96/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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