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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.22 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.22 and 81.48 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.22 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.22 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.22 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 28,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.37/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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