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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 352.62 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 352.62 and 144.42 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 352.62 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/352.62 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 352.62 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 50,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925.38/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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