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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.50 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.50 and 153.96 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.50 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.50 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.50 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 54,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270.90/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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