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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 353.47 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 353.47 and 144.37 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 353.47 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/353.47 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 353.47 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 51,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,030.46/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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