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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.62 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.62 and 144.05 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.62 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.62 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.62 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 50,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,793.15/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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