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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.20 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.20 and 148.32 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.20 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.20 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.20 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 48,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233.66/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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