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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 325.24 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 325.24 and 148.26 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 325.24 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/325.24 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 325.24 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 48,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220.08/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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