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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 353.21 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 353.21 and 148.59 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 353.21 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/353.21 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 353.21 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 52,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482.73/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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