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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 325.89 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 325.89 and 153.36 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 325.89 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/325.89 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 325.89 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 49,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,978.49/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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