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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 351.28 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 351.28 and 104.32 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 351.28 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/351.28 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 351.28 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 36,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,645.53/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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