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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 325.05 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 325.05 and 151.45 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 325.05 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/325.05 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 325.05 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 49,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228.96/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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