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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 324.80 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 324.80 and 152.61 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 324.80 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/324.80 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 324.80 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 49,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567.73/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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