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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.17 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.17 and 143.45 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.17 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.17 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.17 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 50,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518.07/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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