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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 326.05 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 326.05 and 147.67 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 326.05 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/326.05 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 326.05 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 48,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.62/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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