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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 352.14 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 352.14 and 153.40 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 352.14 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/352.14 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 352.14 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 54,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018.28/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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