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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 326.70 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 326.70 and 181.44 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 326.70 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/326.70 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 326.70 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 59,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276.45/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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