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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 353.43 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 353.43 and 154.54 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 353.43 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/353.43 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 353.43 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 54,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619.07/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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