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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 351.24 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 351.24 and 147.45 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 351.24 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/351.24 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 351.24 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 51,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,790.34/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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