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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 325.91 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 325.91 and 157.43 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 325.91 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/325.91 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 325.91 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 51,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.59/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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