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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.09, 324.18 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.09, 324.18 and 152.20 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.09 : 324.18 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.09/324.18 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.09x = 324.18 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.09x = 49,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.20/235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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