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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 324.03 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 324.03 and 150.85 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 324.03 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/324.03 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 324.03 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 48,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877.55/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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