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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 325.22 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 325.22 and 152.84 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 325.22 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/325.22 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 325.22 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 49,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704.23/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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