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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.09 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.09 and 148.50 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.09 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.09 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.09 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 52,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136.87/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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