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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.27 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.27 and 147.78 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.27 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.27 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.27 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 47,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.62/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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