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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 352.66 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 352.66 and 148.93 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 352.66 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/352.66 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 352.66 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 52,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,521.65/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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