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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.41 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.41 and 97.31 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.41 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.41 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.41 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 34,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196.10/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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