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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 325.76 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 325.76 and 203.70 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 325.76 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/325.76 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 325.76 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 66,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357.31/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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