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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 326.84 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 326.84 and 149.47 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 326.84 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/326.84 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 326.84 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 48,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851.21/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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