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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.33 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.33 and 146.56 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.33 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.33 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.33 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 47,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.80/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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