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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 351.53 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 351.53 and 228.51 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 351.53 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/351.53 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 351.53 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 80,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,326.98/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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