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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.06 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.06 and 150.04 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.06 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.06 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.06 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 52,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,973.12/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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