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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.79 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.79 and 151.71 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.79 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.79 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.79 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 49,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.18/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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