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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.85, 324.03 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.85, 324.03 and 152.01 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.85 : 324.03 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.85/324.03 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.85x = 324.03 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.85x = 49,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253.42/234.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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