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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.82 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.82 and 154.62 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.82 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.82 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.82 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 54,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707.65/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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