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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.84 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.84 and 114.08 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.84 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.84 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.84 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 40,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.73/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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