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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 352.78 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 352.78 and 148.28 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 352.78 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/352.78 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 352.78 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 52,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,310.22/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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