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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.25 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.25 and 153.24 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.25 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.25 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.25 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 54,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132.03/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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