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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.52 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.52 and 157.28 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.52 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.52 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.52 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 51,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197.79/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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