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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.28 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.28 and 153.30 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.28 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.28 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.28 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 54,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.82/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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