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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 325.92 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 325.92 and 152.22 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 325.92 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/325.92 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 325.92 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 49,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611.54/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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