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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 324.15 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 324.15 and 151.92 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 324.15 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/324.15 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 324.15 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 49,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,244.87/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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