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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.18 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.18 and 153.27 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.18 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.18 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.18 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 53,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825.36/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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