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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.27 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.27 and 89.22 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.27 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.27 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.27 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 31,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518.80/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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