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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.01 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.01 and 153.26 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.01 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.01 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.01 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 54,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102.31/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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