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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.95 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.95 and 154.21 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.95 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.95 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.95 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 54,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.42/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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