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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 351.84 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 351.84 and 149.04 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 351.84 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/351.84 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 351.84 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 52,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438.23/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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