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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 324.78 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 324.78 and 147.96 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 324.78 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/324.78 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 324.78 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 48,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054.45/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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