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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.11, 352.14 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.11, 352.14 and 153.71 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.11 : 352.14 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.11/352.14 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.11x = 352.14 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.11x = 54,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125.68/235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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