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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 347.54 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 347.54 and 234.97 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 347.54 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/347.54 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 347.54 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 81,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,659.43/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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