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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.71 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.71 and 180.99 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.71 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.71 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.71 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 63,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,836.98/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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