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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 324.60 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 324.60 and 148.07 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 324.60 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/324.60 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 324.60 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 48,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,063.52/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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