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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.99, 326.77 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.99, 326.77 and 152.75 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.99 : 326.77 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.99/326.77 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.99x = 326.77 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.99x = 49,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914.55/236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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