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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 323.93 and 152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 323.93 and 152.00 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 323.93 = 152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/323.93 = 152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 323.93 × 152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 49,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.79/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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