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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 352.34 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 352.34 and 153.82 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 352.34 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/352.34 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 352.34 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 54,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196.94/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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