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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 351.21 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 351.21 and 60.79 is: 91.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 351.21 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/351.21 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 351.21 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 21,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.62/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.19

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