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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 352.89 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 352.89 and 153.20 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 352.89 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/352.89 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 352.89 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 54,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.63/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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