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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 324.37 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 324.37 and 147.67 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 324.37 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/324.37 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 324.37 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 47,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899.72/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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