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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 327 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 327 and 153.92 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 327 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/327 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 327 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 50,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.84/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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