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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.82 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.82 and 64.89 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.82 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.82 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.82 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 22,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.38/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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