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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 324.38 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 324.38 and 152.34 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 324.38 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/324.38 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 324.38 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 49,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415.70/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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