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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.12 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.12 and 147.40 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.12 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.12 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.12 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 51,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755.09/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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