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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 325.33 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 325.33 and 208.10 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 325.33 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/325.33 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 325.33 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 67,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,699.55/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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