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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 325.97 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 325.97 and 153.54 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 325.97 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/325.97 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 325.97 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 50,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.62/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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