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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 351.95 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 351.95 and 201.54 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 351.95 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/351.95 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 351.95 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 70,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.00/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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