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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.25 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.25 and 154.86 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.25 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.25 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.25 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 54,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.30/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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