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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324 and 185.96 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 60,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,251.85/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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