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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 326.03 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 326.03 and 162.25 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 326.03 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/326.03 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 326.03 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 52,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,896.74/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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