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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 353.69 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 353.69 and 144.50 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 353.69 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/353.69 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 353.69 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 51,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.21/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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