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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 325.60 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 325.60 and 153.11 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 325.60 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/325.60 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 325.60 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 49,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852.62/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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