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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 324.92 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 324.92 and 148.11 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 324.92 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/324.92 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 324.92 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 48,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123.90/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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