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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.50 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.50 and 104.22 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.50 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.50 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.50 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 36,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.81/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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