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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 324.18 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 324.18 and 152 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 324.18 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/324.18 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 324.18 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 49,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275.36/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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