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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 352.43 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 352.43 and 132.36 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 352.43 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/352.43 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 352.43 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 46,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647.63/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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