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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 326.98 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 326.98 and 148.42 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 326.98 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/326.98 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 326.98 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 48,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529.63/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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