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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 326.70 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 326.70 and 153.98 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 326.70 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/326.70 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 326.70 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 50,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.66/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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