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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.23 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.23 and 153.48 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.23 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.23 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.23 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 54,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060.26/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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