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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 351.90 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 351.90 and 201.51 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 351.90 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/351.90 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 351.90 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 70,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,911.37/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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