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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 352.24 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 352.24 and 154.18 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 352.24 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/352.24 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 352.24 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 54,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.10/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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