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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 324.80 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 324.80 and 147.97 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 324.80 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/324.80 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 324.80 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 48,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060.66/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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