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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 352.57 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 352.57 and 153.94 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 352.57 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/352.57 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 352.57 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 54,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.63/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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