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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.66 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.66 and 148.64 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.66 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.66 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.66 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 52,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,419.38/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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