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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.33 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.33 and 148.29 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.33 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.33 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.33 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 52,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247.02/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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