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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.49 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.49 and 153.80 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.49 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.49 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.49 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 54,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210.43/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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