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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.15 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.15 and 201.15 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.15 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.15 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.15 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 70,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,834.47/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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