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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 352.30 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 352.30 and 148.20 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 352.30 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/352.30 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 352.30 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 52,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210.86/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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