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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.08 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.08 and 148.36 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.08 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.08 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.08 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 48,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228.87/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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