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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351 and 152.96 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 53,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687.21/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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