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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 351.05 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 351.05 and 97.22 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 351.05 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/351.05 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 351.05 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 34,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.08/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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