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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 352.44 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 352.44 and 148.42 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 352.44 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/352.44 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 352.44 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 52,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309.14/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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