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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 351.36 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 351.36 and 231.69 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 351.36 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/351.36 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 351.36 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 81,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.60/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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