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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 325.81 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 325.81 and 148.83 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 325.81 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/325.81 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 325.81 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 48,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,490.30/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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