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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 353.09 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 353.09 and 144.12 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 353.09 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/353.09 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 353.09 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 50,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887.69/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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