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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 351.99 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 351.99 and 153.72 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 351.99 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/351.99 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 351.99 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 54,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107.90/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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