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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351 and 147.44 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 51,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751.44/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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