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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.74 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.74 and 152.64 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.74 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.74 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.74 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 49,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568.31/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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