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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.88 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.88 and 147.49 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.88 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.88 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.88 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 51,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751.29/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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