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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 325.46 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 325.46 and 153.10 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 325.46 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/325.46 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 325.46 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 49,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.93/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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