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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 325.89 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 325.89 and 162.48 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 325.89 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/325.89 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 325.89 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 52,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.61/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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