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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.61 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.61 and 153.10 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.61 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.61 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.61 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 49,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850.89/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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