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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 353.22 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 353.22 and 149.96 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 353.22 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/353.22 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 353.22 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 52,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968.87/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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