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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.36 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.36 and 97.32 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.36 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.36 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.36 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 34,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.36/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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