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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 352.41 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 352.41 and 153.92 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 352.41 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/352.41 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 352.41 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 54,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242.95/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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