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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.64 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.64 and 153.71 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.64 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.64 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.64 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 54,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,356.24/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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