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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 324.35 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 324.35 and 152.13 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 324.35 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/324.35 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 324.35 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 49,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.42/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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