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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.44 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.44 and 145.37 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.44 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.44 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.44 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 47,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161.49/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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