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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 325.98 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 325.98 and 151.11 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 325.98 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/325.98 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 325.98 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 49,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258.84/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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