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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 324.21 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 324.21 and 152.06 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 324.21 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/324.21 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 324.21 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 49,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297.75/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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