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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.46 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.46 and 97.40 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.46 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.46 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.46 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 34,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.72/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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