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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.77 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.77 and 152.41 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.77 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.77 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.77 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 53,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,611.62/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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