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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.67 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.67 and 153.21 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.67 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.67 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.67 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 49,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,895.90/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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