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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.30, 325.86 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.30, 325.86 and 157.62 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.30 : 325.86 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.30/325.86 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.30x = 325.86 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.30x = 51,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362.05/236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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