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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.45 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.45 and 97.24 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.45 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.45 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.45 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 34,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175.53/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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