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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 351.49 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 351.49 and 147.84 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 351.49 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/351.49 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 351.49 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 51,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,964.28/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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