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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 350.85 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 350.85 and 152.82 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 350.85 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/350.85 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 350.85 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 53,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,616.90/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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