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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.84 and 63.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.84 and 63.57 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.84 = 63.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.84 = 63.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.84 × 63.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 22,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366.47/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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