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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 325.80 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 325.80 and 157.40 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 325.80 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/325.80 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 325.80 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 51,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,279.29/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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