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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.48 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.48 and 153.67 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.48 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.48 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.48 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 54,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011.93/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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