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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 353.28 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 353.28 and 81.48 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 353.28 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/353.28 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 353.28 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 28,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.25/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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