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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 351.72 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 351.72 and 230.88 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 351.72 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/351.72 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 351.72 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 81,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,205.11/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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