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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.11 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.11 and 157.35 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.11 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.11 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.11 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 55,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,247.16/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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