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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 352.77 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 352.77 and 152.86 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 352.77 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/352.77 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 352.77 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 53,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922.66/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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