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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 324.26 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 324.26 and 152.12 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 324.26 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/324.26 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 324.26 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 49,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326.43/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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