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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 352.24 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 352.24 and 90.64 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 352.24 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/352.24 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 352.24 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 31,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927.03/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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