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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 351.22 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 351.22 and 153.02 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 351.22 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/351.22 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 351.22 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 53,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743.68/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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