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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 324.27 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 324.27 and 152.10 is: 209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 324.27 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/324.27 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 324.27 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 49,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321.47/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.86

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