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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 325.97 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 325.97 and 219.76 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 325.97 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/325.97 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 325.97 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 71,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,634.07/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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