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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 323.84 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 323.84 and 151.81 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 323.84 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/323.84 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 323.84 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 49,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162.15/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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