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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.22 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.22 and 154.26 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.22 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.22 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.22 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 54,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487.72/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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