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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 324.76 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 324.76 and 148.08 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 324.76 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/324.76 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 324.76 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 48,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090.46/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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