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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.76 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.76 and 152.68 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.76 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.76 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.76 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 53,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554.04/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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