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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.45 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.45 and 153.21 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.45 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.45 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.45 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 53,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845.65/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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