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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.92 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.92 and 151.79 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.92 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.92 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.92 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 49,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166.39/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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