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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 353.16 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 353.16 and 148.33 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 353.16 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/353.16 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 353.16 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 52,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,384.66/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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