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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 325.18 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 325.18 and 152.96 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 325.18 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/325.18 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 325.18 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 49,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,739.53/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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