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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.91 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.91 and 114.31 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.91 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.91 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.91 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 40,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455.45/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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