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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.35 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.35 and 147.65 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.35 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.35 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.35 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 51,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876.83/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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