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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.56 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.56 and 157.29 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.56 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.56 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.56 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 51,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207.33/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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