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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.82 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.82 and 143.38 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.82 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.82 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.82 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 46,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570.71/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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