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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 352.03 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 352.03 and 153.08 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 352.03 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/352.03 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 352.03 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 53,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,888.75/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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