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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 326.73 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 326.73 and 225.10 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 326.73 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/326.73 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 326.73 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 73,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,546.92/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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