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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.29 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.29 and 97.37 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.29 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.29 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.29 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 34,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202.86/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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