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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.86 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.86 and 153.93 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.86 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.86 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.86 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 54,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161.81/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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