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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351 and 112.32 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 39,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.32/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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