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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 351.59 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 351.59 and 147.87 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 351.59 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/351.59 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 351.59 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 51,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,989.61/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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