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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.12 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.12 and 148.10 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.12 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.12 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.12 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 52,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148.97/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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