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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.81 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.81 and 148.10 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.81 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.81 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.81 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 48,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102.74/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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