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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 353.98 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 353.98 and 114.18 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 353.98 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/353.98 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 353.98 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 40,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417.44/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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