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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 353.30 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 353.30 and 154.31 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 353.30 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/353.30 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 353.30 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 54,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515.18/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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