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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 350.91 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 350.91 and 148.50 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 350.91 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/350.91 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 350.91 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 52,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110.14/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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