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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.12 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.12 and 154.48 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.12 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.12 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.12 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 54,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549.98/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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