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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.31 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.31 and 104.77 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.31 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.31 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.31 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 36,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.52/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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