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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 325.98 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 325.98 and 148.96 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 325.98 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/325.98 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 325.98 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 48,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.98/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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