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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 324.96 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 324.96 and 145.80 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 324.96 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/324.96 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 324.96 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 47,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378.62/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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