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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.51 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.51 and 120.22 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.51 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.51 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.51 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 42,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498.97/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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