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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.31 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.31 and 97.23 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.31 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.31 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.31 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 34,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157.39/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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