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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.23 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.23 and 152.11 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.23 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.23 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.23 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 49,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317.05/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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