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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 354.30 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 354.30 and 155.34 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 354.30 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/354.30 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 354.30 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 55,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036.96/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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