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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.60 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.60 and 97.44 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.60 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.60 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.60 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 34,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259.90/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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