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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 324.20 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 324.20 and 152.26 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 324.20 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/324.20 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 324.20 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 49,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362.69/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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