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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.41 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.41 and 97.43 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.41 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.41 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.41 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 34,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.63/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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