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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.58 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.58 and 134.28 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.58 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.58 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.58 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 43,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,583.87/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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