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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.80 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.80 and 114.22 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.80 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.80 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.80 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 40,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411.04/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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