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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 327.09 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 327.09 and 158.28 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 327.09 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/327.09 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 327.09 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 51,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771.81/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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