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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 351.65 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 351.65 and 97.37 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 351.65 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/351.65 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 351.65 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 34,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240.16/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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