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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.92 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.92 and 148.10 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.92 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.92 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.92 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 48,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120.65/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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