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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.96 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.96 and 153.60 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.96 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.96 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.96 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 54,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061.06/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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