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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.82 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.82 and 145.11 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.82 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.82 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.82 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 51,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,341.88/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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