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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 325.92 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 325.92 and 159 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 325.92 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/325.92 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 325.92 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 51,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821.28/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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