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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 325.48 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 325.48 and 203.27 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 325.48 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/325.48 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 325.48 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 66,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.00/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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