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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.80 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.80 and 153.18 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.80 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.80 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.80 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 49,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.04/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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