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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 351.22 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 351.22 and 112.38 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 351.22 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/351.22 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 351.22 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 39,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470.10/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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