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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 326.89 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 326.89 and 152.89 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 326.89 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/326.89 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 326.89 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 49,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977.59/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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