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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 352.80 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 352.80 and 148.71 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 352.80 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/352.80 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 352.80 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 52,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464.89/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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