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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 354.15 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 354.15 and 114.32 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 354.15 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/354.15 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 354.15 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 40,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484.66/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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