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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 353.09 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 353.09 and 154.29 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 353.09 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/353.09 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 353.09 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 54,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477.48/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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