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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 353.09 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 353.09 and 154.15 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 353.09 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/353.09 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 353.09 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 54,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.82/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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