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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.32 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.32 and 112.21 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.32 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.32 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.32 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 39,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.66/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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