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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.57 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.57 and 151.62 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.57 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.57 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.57 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 49,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.93/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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