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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 353.26 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 353.26 and 144.20 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 353.26 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/353.26 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 353.26 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 50,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940.09/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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