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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 350.99 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 350.99 and 157.20 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 350.99 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/350.99 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 350.99 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 55,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175.63/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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