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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 352.92 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 352.92 and 144.32 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 352.92 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/352.92 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 352.92 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 50,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933.41/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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