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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.98 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.98 and 201.48 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.98 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.98 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.98 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 71,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,118.41/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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