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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.86, 355.27 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.86, 355.27 and 160.32 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.86 : 355.27 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.86/355.27 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.86x = 355.27 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.86x = 56,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956.89/236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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