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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.02 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.02 and 148.36 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.02 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.02 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.02 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 48,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.97/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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