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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.82 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.82 and 154.11 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.82 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.82 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.82 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 54,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372.32/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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