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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 326.61 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 326.61 and 148.23 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 326.61 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/326.61 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 326.61 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 48,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,413.40/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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