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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 352.67 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 352.67 and 143.89 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 352.67 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/352.67 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 352.67 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 50,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,744.09/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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