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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.58 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.58 and 143.78 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.58 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.58 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.58 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 50,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691.47/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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