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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.78 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.78 and 149.22 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.78 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.78 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.78 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 52,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791.05/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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