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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.36 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.36 and 153.06 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.36 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.36 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.36 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 53,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779.16/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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