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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 323.72 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 323.72 and 151.84 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 323.72 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/323.72 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 323.72 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 49,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.27/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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