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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 325.62 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 325.62 and 225.75 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 325.62 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/325.62 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 325.62 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 73,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,508.72/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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