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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 350.80 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 350.80 and 152.87 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 350.80 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/350.80 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 350.80 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 53,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,624.66/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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