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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 325.99 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 325.99 and 153.31 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 325.99 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/325.99 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 325.99 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 49,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977.53/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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