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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 352.63 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 352.63 and 153.61 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 352.63 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/352.63 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 352.63 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 54,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,166.73/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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