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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 353.40 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 353.40 and 154.56 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 353.40 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/353.40 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 353.40 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 54,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621.50/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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