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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 324.67 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 324.67 and 145.55 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 324.67 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/324.67 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 324.67 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 47,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256.08/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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