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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 352.20 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 352.20 and 144.09 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 352.20 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/352.20 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 352.20 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 50,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,748.72/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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