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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 326.24 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 326.24 and 147.91 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 326.24 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/326.24 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 326.24 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 48,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.42/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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