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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.88 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.88 and 151.78 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.88 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.88 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.88 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 53,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256.57/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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