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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 324.41 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 324.41 and 152.32 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 324.41 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/324.41 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 324.41 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 49,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,412.13/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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