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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.34 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.34 and 97.30 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.34 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.34 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.34 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 34,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.38/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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