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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.46 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.46 and 152.26 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.46 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.46 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.46 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 53,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511.54/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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