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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 325.22 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 325.22 and 203.31 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 325.22 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/325.22 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 325.22 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 66,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119.46/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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