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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 324.72 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 324.72 and 152.51 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 324.72 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/324.72 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 324.72 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 49,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.66/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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