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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.42 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.42 and 152.58 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.42 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.42 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.42 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 49,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,805.16/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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