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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.02 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.02 and 148.08 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.02 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.02 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.02 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 52,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127.12/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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