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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 352.91 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 352.91 and 201.71 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 352.91 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/352.91 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 352.91 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 71,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,182.70/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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