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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.13 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.13 and 151.94 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.13 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.13 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.13 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 53,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348.56/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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