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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 324.94 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 324.94 and 148.12 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 324.94 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/324.94 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 324.94 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 48,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130.11/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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