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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 351.60 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 351.60 and 153.58 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 351.60 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/351.60 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 351.60 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 53,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998.73/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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