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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 326.52 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 326.52 and 209.28 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 326.52 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/326.52 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 326.52 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 68,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,334.11/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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