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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.42 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.42 and 147.12 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.42 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.42 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.42 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 51,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551.74/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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