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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 352.08 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 352.08 and 138.24 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 352.08 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/352.08 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 352.08 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 48,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,671.54/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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