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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 323.72 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 323.72 and 154.92 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 323.72 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/323.72 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 323.72 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 50,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149.93/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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