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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 325.82 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 325.82 and 153.28 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 325.82 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/325.82 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 325.82 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 49,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940.11/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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