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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.79 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.79 and 154.07 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.79 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.79 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.79 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 50,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.35/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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