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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.30 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.30 and 147.91 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.30 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.30 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.30 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 51,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,960.78/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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