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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.74 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.74 and 154.16 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.74 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.74 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.74 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 54,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,378.40/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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