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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351.65 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351.65 and 153.23 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351.65 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351.65 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351.65 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 53,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,880.81/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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