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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 354.38 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 354.38 and 114.38 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 354.38 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/354.38 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 354.38 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 40,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,532.97/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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