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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.30, 325.94 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.30, 325.94 and 148.82 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.30 : 325.94 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.30/325.94 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.30x = 325.94 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.30x = 48,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506.39/236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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