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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.82 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.82 and 144.45 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.82 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.82 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.82 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 51,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,109.30/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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