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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.92 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.92 and 153.20 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.92 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.92 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.92 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 54,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067.34/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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