Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351 and 153
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234, 351 and 153 is: 229.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234 : 351 = 153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234/351 = 153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234x = 351 × 153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234x = 53,703 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,703/234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229.50
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