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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 353.34 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 353.34 and 144.24 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 353.34 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/353.34 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 353.34 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 50,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,965.76/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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