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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.94 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.94 and 148.09 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.94 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.94 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.94 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 48,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120.36/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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