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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 324.42 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 324.42 and 179.82 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 324.42 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/324.42 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 324.42 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 58,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337.20/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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