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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.90 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.90 and 154.02 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.90 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.90 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.90 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 54,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.66/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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