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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 324.69 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 324.69 and 147.98 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 324.69 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/324.69 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 324.69 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 48,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047.63/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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