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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 325.86 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 325.86 and 153.24 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 325.86 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/325.86 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 325.86 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 49,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,934.79/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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