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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.14 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.14 and 153.52 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.14 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.14 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.14 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 54,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060.53/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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