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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 326.64 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 326.64 and 148.18 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 326.64 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/326.64 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 326.64 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 48,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.52/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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