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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 326.47 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 326.47 and 148.20 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 326.47 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/326.47 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 326.47 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 48,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382.85/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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