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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 324.68 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 324.68 and 185.42 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 324.68 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/324.68 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 324.68 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 60,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,202.17/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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