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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.28 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.28 and 119.36 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.28 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.28 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.28 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 42,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049.32/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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