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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 324.98 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 324.98 and 152.53 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 324.98 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/324.98 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 324.98 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 49,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568.44/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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