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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 323.85 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 323.85 and 151.80 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 323.85 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/323.85 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 323.85 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 49,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160.43/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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