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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 325.97 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 325.97 and 162.50 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 325.97 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/325.97 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 325.97 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 52,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,967.68/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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