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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.79 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.79 and 120.21 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.79 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.79 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.79 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 42,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.10/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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