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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 352.20 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 352.20 and 143.57 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 352.20 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/352.20 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 352.20 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 50,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562.88/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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