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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 147.60 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.36 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.36 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.36 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 47,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875.54/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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