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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 354.10 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 354.10 and 154.86 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 354.10 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/354.10 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 354.10 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 54,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835.93/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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