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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.44 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.44 and 147.81 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.44 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.44 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.44 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 47,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954.74/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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