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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 324.42 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 324.42 and 185.12 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 324.42 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/324.42 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 324.42 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 60,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055.53/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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