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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324.91 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324.91 and 147.07 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324.91 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324.91 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324.91 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 47,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784.51/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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