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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 354.12 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 354.12 and 149.24 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 354.12 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/354.12 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 354.12 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 52,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848.87/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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