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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.69 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.69 and 153.09 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.69 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.69 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.69 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 53,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993.31/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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