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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.36 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.36 and 153.24 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.36 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.36 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.36 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 53,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842.41/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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