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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 353.25 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 353.25 and 64.50 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 353.25 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/353.25 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 353.25 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 22,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.63/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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