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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.65 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.65 and 153.12 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.65 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.65 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.65 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 49,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863.53/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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