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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 352.08 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 352.08 and 148.07 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 352.08 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/352.08 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 352.08 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 52,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,130.73/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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