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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.99 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.99 and 148.17 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.99 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.99 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.99 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 48,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153.77/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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