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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.30 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.30 and 144.30 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.30 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.30 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.30 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 50,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.85/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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