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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.15 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.15 and 143.81 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.15 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.15 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.15 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 50,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.89/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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