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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.23 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.23 and 154.83 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.23 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.23 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.23 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 54,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690.21/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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