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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.86 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.86 and 153.04 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.86 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.86 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.86 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 49,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,869.61/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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