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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.43 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.43 and 104.31 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.43 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.43 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.43 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 36,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.91/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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