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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 326.90 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 326.90 and 153.94 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 326.90 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/326.90 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 326.90 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 50,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322.99/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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