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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.34 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.34 and 153.02 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.34 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.34 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.34 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 49,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781.90/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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