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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 324.87 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 324.87 and 146.84 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 324.87 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/324.87 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 324.87 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 47,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705.06/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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