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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.85 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.85 and 148.65 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.85 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.85 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.85 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 52,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451.15/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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