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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 352.26 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 352.26 and 202.48 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 352.26 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/352.26 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 352.26 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 71,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,325.60/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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