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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 353.16 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 353.16 and 154.08 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 353.16 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/353.16 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 353.16 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 54,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.89/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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