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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.08 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.08 and 154.40 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.08 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.08 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.08 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 54,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515.55/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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