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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.38 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.38 and 153.40 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.38 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.38 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.38 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 53,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901.69/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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