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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 351.82 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 351.82 and 153.44 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 351.82 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/351.82 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 351.82 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 53,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.88/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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