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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.52 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.52 and 149.08 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.52 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.52 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.52 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 52,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702.76/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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