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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.16 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.16 and 154.42 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.16 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.16 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.16 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 54,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534.97/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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