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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 352.98 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 352.98 and 144.09 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 352.98 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/352.98 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 352.98 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 50,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.89/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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