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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 351.54 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 351.54 and 153.67 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 351.54 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/351.54 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 351.54 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 54,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.15/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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