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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 326.73 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 326.73 and 148.22 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 326.73 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/326.73 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 326.73 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 48,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426.29/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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