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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 326.59 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 326.59 and 153.82 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 326.59 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/326.59 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 326.59 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 50,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,236.07/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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