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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 351.15 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 351.15 and 146.31 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 351.15 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/351.15 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 351.15 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 51,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376.76/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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