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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 326.68 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 326.68 and 154 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 326.68 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/326.68 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 326.68 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 50,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308.72/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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