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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.37, 325.99 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.37, 325.99 and 153.45 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.37 : 325.99 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.37/325.99 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.37x = 325.99 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.37x = 50,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023.36/236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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