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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 324.71 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 324.71 and 147.85 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 324.71 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/324.71 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 324.71 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 48,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,007.63/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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