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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.16 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.16 and 147.51 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.16 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.16 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.16 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 51,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799.24/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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