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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.91 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.91 and 144.63 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.91 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.91 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.91 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 51,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,186.00/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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