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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 325.90 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 325.90 and 162.52 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 325.90 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/325.90 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 325.90 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 52,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965.27/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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