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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 353.37 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 353.37 and 154.22 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 353.37 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/353.37 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 353.37 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 54,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.72/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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