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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 350.86 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 350.86 and 152.68 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 350.86 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/350.86 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 350.86 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 53,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569.30/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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