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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.43 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.43 and 154.67 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.43 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.43 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.43 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 54,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665.02/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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