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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 354.05 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 354.05 and 149.67 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 354.05 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/354.05 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 354.05 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 52,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990.66/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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