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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 352.94 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 352.94 and 144.08 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 352.94 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/352.94 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 352.94 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 50,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,851.60/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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