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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 325.44 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 325.44 and 158.25 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 325.44 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/325.44 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 325.44 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 51,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,500.88/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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