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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 326.22 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 326.22 and 148.92 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 326.22 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/326.22 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 326.22 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 48,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,580.68/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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