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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 325.40 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 325.40 and 162.02 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 325.40 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/325.40 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 325.40 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 52,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,721.31/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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