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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 352.96 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 352.96 and 154.20 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 352.96 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/352.96 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 352.96 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 54,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.37/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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