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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.74 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.74 and 157.46 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.74 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.74 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.74 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 51,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,291.02/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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