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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 353.06 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 353.06 and 154.17 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 353.06 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/353.06 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 353.06 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 54,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430.49/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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