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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 326.31 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 326.31 and 152.52 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 326.31 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/326.31 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 326.31 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 49,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768.80/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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