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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 324.57 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 324.57 and 185.97 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 324.57 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/324.57 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 324.57 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 60,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,360.28/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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