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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 351.95 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 351.95 and 153.51 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 351.95 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/351.95 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 351.95 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 54,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.08/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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