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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.61 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.61 and 97.35 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.61 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.61 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.61 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 34,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.23/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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