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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 324.66 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 324.66 and 147.91 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 324.66 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/324.66 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 324.66 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 48,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020.46/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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