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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 326.49 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 326.49 and 153.89 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 326.49 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/326.49 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 326.49 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 50,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243.55/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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