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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 354.18 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 354.18 and 144.69 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 354.18 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/354.18 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 354.18 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 51,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246.30/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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