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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 324.06 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 324.06 and 151.95 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 324.06 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/324.06 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 324.06 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 49,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241.72/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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