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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 350.94 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 350.94 and 147.42 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 350.94 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/350.94 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 350.94 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 51,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,735.57/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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