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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.52 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.52 and 152.77 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.52 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.52 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.52 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 53,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548.94/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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