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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.35, 325.78 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.35, 325.78 and 182.35 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.35 : 325.78 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.35/325.78 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.35x = 325.78 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.35x = 59,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405.98/236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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