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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 326.04 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 326.04 and 149 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 326.04 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/326.04 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 326.04 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 48,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579.96/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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