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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 325.30 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 325.30 and 153 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 325.30 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/325.30 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 325.30 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 49,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770.90/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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