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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 324.76 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 324.76 and 146.77 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 324.76 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/324.76 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 324.76 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 47,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,664.29/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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