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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 351.99 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 351.99 and 153.45 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 351.99 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/351.99 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 351.99 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 54,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012.87/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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