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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 352.38 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 352.38 and 143.88 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 352.38 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/352.38 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 352.38 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 50,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700.43/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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