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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 324.88 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 324.88 and 146.85 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 324.88 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/324.88 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 324.88 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 47,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709.78/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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