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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 325.28 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 325.28 and 153.04 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 325.28 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/325.28 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 325.28 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 49,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,780.04/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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