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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 323.76 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 323.76 and 151.96 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 323.76 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/323.76 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 323.76 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 49,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198.57/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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