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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 325.83 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 325.83 and 153.17 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 325.83 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/325.83 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 325.83 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 49,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.81/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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