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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.30 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.30 and 132.36 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.30 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.30 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.30 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 46,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630.43/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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