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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 326.09 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 326.09 and 152.43 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 326.09 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/326.09 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 326.09 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 49,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705.90/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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