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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 352.35 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 352.35 and 199.44 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 352.35 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/352.35 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 352.35 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 70,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,272.68/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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