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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 351.87 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 351.87 and 153.11 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 351.87 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/351.87 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 351.87 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 53,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,874.66/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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