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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.27, 325.95 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.27, 325.95 and 153.42 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.27 : 325.95 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.27/325.95 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.27x = 325.95 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.27x = 50,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007.25/236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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