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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 324.35 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 324.35 and 147.71 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 324.35 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/324.35 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 324.35 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 47,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909.74/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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