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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.59 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.59 and 153.15 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.59 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.59 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.59 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 53,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845.24/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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