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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 326.46 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 326.46 and 153.70 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 326.46 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/326.46 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 326.46 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 50,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,176.66/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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