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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.65 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.65 and 61.11 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.65 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.65 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.65 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 21,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.48/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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