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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 326.66 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 326.66 and 159 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 326.66 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/326.66 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 326.66 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 51,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938.15/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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