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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.29 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.29 and 104.24 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.29 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.29 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.29 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 36,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.05/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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