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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 325.85 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 325.85 and 157.57 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 325.85 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/325.85 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 325.85 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 51,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342.58/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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