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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 325.04 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 325.04 and 152.72 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 325.04 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/325.04 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 325.04 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 49,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.11/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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