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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.70 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.70 and 151.80 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.70 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.70 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.70 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 49,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.66/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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