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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 352.88 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 352.88 and 144.05 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 352.88 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/352.88 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 352.88 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 50,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833.80/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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