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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 326.64 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 326.64 and 184.36 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 326.64 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/326.64 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 326.64 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 60,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219.35/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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