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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 326.72 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 326.72 and 153.99 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 326.72 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/326.72 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 326.72 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 50,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,310.84/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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