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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 352.31 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 352.31 and 153.87 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 352.31 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/352.31 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 352.31 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 54,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,209.17/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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