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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 353.07 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 353.07 and 144.36 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 353.07 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/353.07 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 353.07 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 50,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969.19/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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