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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.59 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.59 and 61.07 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.59 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.59 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.59 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 21,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.54/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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