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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 351.22 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 351.22 and 60.81 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 351.22 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/351.22 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 351.22 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 21,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356.45/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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