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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 352.84 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 352.84 and 148.70 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 352.84 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/352.84 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 352.84 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 52,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468.10/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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