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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 352.76 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 352.76 and 148.82 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 352.76 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/352.76 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 352.76 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 52,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495.24/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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