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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.69 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.69 and 153.29 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.69 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.69 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.69 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 49,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925.45/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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