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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 326.41 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 326.41 and 149.35 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 326.41 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/326.41 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 326.41 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 48,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.33/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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