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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.47 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.47 and 152.33 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.47 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.47 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.47 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 49,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425.27/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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