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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.38 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.38 and 176.32 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.38 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.38 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.38 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 57,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195.61/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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